Author Topic: The Horse Racing thread (Read 371667 times)

duvva 💅 · « **Reply #2360 on:** March 13, 2019, 07:03:16 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on March 13, 2019, 06:30:45 pm

Walsh is a quality jockey but him not being on one doesn't put me off at all. Townsend is pretty good and Walsh has got it wrong before. Could he do his running in the first circuit? Of course but I can't let a horse go off unbacked at 5/1 when he's got more grade 1 victories than the field combined, the ground is to suit and he ran a career best last time out in my opinion.

Definitely a Brilliant horse over the years Un De Sceaux, but think he prefers a breakneck 2m in testing ground, think the extra half mile stretches his stamina. Like Road to Respect for the Ryanair myself, think Frodon might be the biggest danger, or Footpad if they can get him back to his best.

Backed Real Steel for the JLT as he looks to be improving and like Eptante for the Mares Novice so done them in a treble.

Also like Any Second Now in the last, and hoping we get one last great performance from Faugheen in the Stayers, which looks wide open to me, Paisley Park feels a bit similar to Sam Spinner last year, just can’t see it winning this despite not doing anything wrong this season.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #2361 on:** March 13, 2019, 07:06:49 pm »

I was mad keen on Defi Du Seuil for the JLT before it pissed it down. Wish they'd run him in the arkle after seeing what the ground will be like though. 2 miles 3 and a bit on that ground at Cheltenham will take some getting for a Triumph winner. They aren't all Tiger Roll

Mingles · « **Reply #2362 on:** March 13, 2019, 07:52:08 pm »

JJ is the king of the 5.30 race.

Mingles · « **Reply #2363 on:** March 13, 2019, 07:53:44 pm »

Quote from: ohweloveyerbaldyhead on March 13, 2019, 05:57:46 pm

1:30 - Really like Castafiore in this at the prices, she's a seriously underrated Mare and I've loved her progression through the season.

Wide open race so will join you on this one!

ohweloveyerbaldyhead · « **Reply #2364 on:** March 14, 2019, 02:26:22 pm »

What a ride that was, JP must've had the money down there no way Barry was not getting that up!

Red Viper · « **Reply #2365 on:** March 15, 2019, 10:49:08 am »

Anyone with any thoughts on today? Is Sir Erec nailed on for the 1.30 or is it worth backing something else?

Gold Cup looks wide open and I've not a clue who to go with to be honest.

ohweloveyerbaldyhead · « **Reply #2366 on:** March 15, 2019, 11:53:20 am »

Not been the best week so hoping for a lucky last day!

2:10 - Like Capitaine here, there wasn't much else that really stood out other than the fav who I reckon is too short. Nicholls has them flying too.

2:50 - Been all over Rockpoint for this for ages, exactly the sort who excels in this race and battered the fav over course and distance earlier in the season.

3:30 - I fancy Native River to retain his crown, I think if he gets into a good rhythym out in front they'll struggle to pass him. Presenting Percys prep is far from ideal and I'm still not convinved that CDO gets up that hill well enough.

4:10 - Three pronged here, jockeys always say they never go faster over a fence than the Grand Annual. I think plenty of experience is ey and course form goes a long way. Le Prezien I fancy to go close to retaining his title. Gino Trail ran a stormer in it last year and Bun Doran has plenty of course form to like. They'll all do for me.

Broad Spectrum · « **Reply #2367 on:** March 15, 2019, 02:04:25 pm »

Sir Eric put down, dreadful.

chromed · « **Reply #2368 on:** March 15, 2019, 03:02:07 pm »

Bookies year by the looks of it.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #2369 on:** March 15, 2019, 03:27:08 pm »

Fancy Elegant Escape to go well here at a big price.

BigAl24 · « **Reply #2370 on:** March 15, 2019, 03:53:03 pm »

Quote from: chromed on March 15, 2019, 03:02:07 pm

Bookies year by the looks of it.

This.

Crouch Potato · « **Reply #2371 on:** March 15, 2019, 06:31:24 pm »

Agreed that they must be grinning after some of those longshots. Luckily I had at least a winner a day, 2 on a couple of days.

I did have to back two or three horses in most races to achieve that though.

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #2372 on:** April 5, 2019, 08:39:55 am »

365 offer for the national is very interesting. Money back up to £125 on each way bets.

You can basically pick 10 horses at £12.50 each way and you get £125 refund.

fcbruno · « **Reply #2373 on:** April 5, 2019, 02:53:09 pm »

Is it instore only or in the app or website? Stuck in work here but telling ppl about it.

Is the money back in cash or free bets?

You can basically pick 10 horses at £12.50 each way and you get £125 refund.
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Quote from: Barneylfc on April 5, 2019, 08:39:55 am

365 offer for the national is very interesting. Money back up to £125 on each way bets.

You can basically pick 10 horses at £12.50 each way and you get £125 refund.

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #2374 on:** April 5, 2019, 03:01:41 pm »

Quote from: fcbruno on April 5, 2019, 02:53:09 pm

Is it instore only or in the app or website? Stuck in work here but telling ppl about it.

Is the money back in cash or free bets?

You can basically pick 10 horses at £12.50 each way and you get £125 refund.

Pretty sure its cash and available online.

fcbruno · « **Reply #2375 on:** April 6, 2019, 02:59:29 pm »

Any each way shouts for the national?

adruk87 · « **Reply #2376 on:** April 6, 2019, 03:18:47 pm »

Quote from: fcbruno on April 6, 2019, 02:59:29 pm

Any each way shouts for the national?

Tiger Roll

1892tillforever · « **Reply #2377 on:** April 6, 2019, 03:27:46 pm »

Quote from: fcbruno on April 6, 2019, 02:59:29 pm

Any each way shouts for the national?

Joe Farrell has a shout IMO. In good form and won the Scottish National over a distance of 4 miles. Vintage Clouds is another to watch. I do think Tiger Roll has an outstanding chance but of course the odds are off-putting. If he is close to the front after the Chair, he will be very hard to stop.

fcbruno · « **Reply #2378 on:** April 6, 2019, 03:46:17 pm »

Brilliant thanks

Skidder. · « **Reply #2379 on:** April 6, 2019, 05:14:27 pm »

Not a big jockey follower but have I just heard right that one of the jockey's names is Coldturd?

RobbieRedman · « **Reply #2380 on:** April 6, 2019, 05:29:19 pm »

What a horse!! Absolute machine.

adruk87 · « **Reply #2381 on:** April 6, 2019, 05:32:23 pm »

Quote from: RobbieRedman on April 6, 2019, 05:29:19 pm

What a horse!! Absolute machine.

Yep, a magnificent horse.

duvva 💅 · « **Reply #2382 on:** April 6, 2019, 05:32:54 pm »

Legend

Red Viper · « **Reply #2383 on:** April 6, 2019, 05:49:22 pm »

Never been so chuffed to lose money. Couldn't back it at the price but wasn't surprised to see it win. Made it look fucking easy to be honest.

Back next year for the treble?

Not that Gareth · « **Reply #2384 on:** April 6, 2019, 05:54:49 pm »

An amazing horse, incredible achievement and deserves all the plaudits.

For the record my history of winning nothing on the national continues!

Skidder. · « **Reply #2385 on:** April 6, 2019, 06:30:08 pm »

Chief Justice.

Did you wager Codd this time Pete?

Had him in a double with Anibale Fly after hearing you go on about him a few times.

Was toying with throwing a score on him but decided against it. Fucksticks!

FlashGordon · « **Reply #2386 on:** April 6, 2019, 06:37:52 pm »

Tiger Roll is something truly special. To win a Triumph and two Grand Nationals is breathtaking.

ohweloveyerbaldyhead · « **Reply #2387 on:** April 6, 2019, 07:51:31 pm »

Quote from: FlashGordon on April 6, 2019, 06:37:52 pm

Tiger Roll is something truly special. To win a Triumph and two Grand Nationals is breathtaking.

And 2 cross countrys and the 4 miler at the Festival. He's unbelievable. Same can be said for the man that trains him too, already a legend of the game.

FlashGordon · « **Reply #2388 on:** April 6, 2019, 07:58:37 pm »

Quote from: ohweloveyerbaldyhead on April 6, 2019, 07:51:31 pm

And 2 cross countrys and the 4 miler at the Festival. He's unbelievable. Same can be said for the man that trains him too, already a legend of the game.

Oh yeah of course I was just looking at it from the point of view that you couldn't get two more different races

Agree about Elliot, you could see how much it meant to him.

Just to top it all off then Davy Russell is an absolute gentleman and a serious serious jockey.

Delighted for Sean Bowen today as well. Plenty more grade 1s in his future.

carl123uk · « **Reply #2389 on:** April 6, 2019, 08:35:21 pm »

Quote from: FlashGordon on April 6, 2019, 07:58:37 pm

Just to top it all off then Davy Russell is an absolute gentleman and a serious serious jockey.

Who the horse puncher? Yeah real gent

FlashGordon · « **Reply #2390 on:** April 6, 2019, 08:37:01 pm »

Quote from: carl123uk on April 6, 2019, 08:35:21 pm

Who the horse puncher? Yeah real gent

Yeah he's an absolute class act.

Crouch Potato · « **Reply #2391 on:** April 7, 2019, 05:11:51 pm »

Didn't know about that horse punching incident, just looked it up, not nice.

duvva 💅 · « **Reply #2392 on:** May 1, 2019, 06:38:43 pm »

Ruby Walsh retired after winning ride on Kemboy this evening. Didn’t see that coming but has had a lot of bad injuries over the years, one of the best I’ve ever seen.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #2393 on:** May 24, 2019, 02:06:47 pm »

Chester again tomorrow. Had a nightmare a few weeks ago. Not one winner and it pissed down

Better weather tomorrow though I hear

duvva 💅 · « **Reply #2394 on:** May 26, 2019, 09:20:48 am »

Quote from: Buck Pete on May 24, 2019, 02:06:47 pm

Chester again tomorrow. Had a nightmare a few weeks ago. Not one winner and it pissed down

Better weather tomorrow though I hear

Any joy? Hope the weather was better at least

Buck Pete · « **Reply #2395 on:** May 27, 2019, 12:13:11 pm »

Quote from: duvva on May 26, 2019, 09:20:48 am

Any joy? Hope the weather was better at least

Nothing all day but had a big bet on Koukash’s horse In the last. He always has a winner at Chester and bailed me out

duvva 💅 · « **Reply #2396 on:** May 27, 2019, 02:50:19 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on May 27, 2019, 12:13:11 pm

Nothing all day but had a big bet on Koukash’s horse In the last. He always has a winner at Chester and bailed me out

Nice when that happens in the last, walk away feeling much better about the day.

duvva 💅 · « **Reply #2397 on:** May 30, 2019, 11:36:38 pm »

I know this generally seems like a jumps only thread but is anyone doing anything in the Oaks/Derby this weekend? (I know there is a slightly more significant event happening somewhere in Europe...)

Haven’t got a strong fancy in either but might put a little on Broome & Maqsad

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #2398 on:** May 30, 2019, 11:38:35 pm »

They look like absolutely belting races. Top 2 in the market will probably take a mountain of beating in the Oaks but I like Manuela De Vega as a lively each way shout and my couple for the Derby will be Anthony Van Dyck and Bangkok. Broome is the one O'Brien principle that I couldn't have to be honest, I'm not convinced he's classy enough.

duvva 💅 · « **Reply #2399 on:** May 31, 2019, 12:00:29 am »

I do like the fav in the Oaks, was very impressive at Chester but Maqsad won just as well last time up and is just a bit more value. Strange how both the Derby and Oaks favs have both needed to be supplemented.

I can kind of see what you mean with Broome, he has seemed possibly in trouble in both trials, but I like the way he finds and is doing all his best work at the end of the race. With his neck 2nd in a Grp 1 last year and those 2 wins I think he has some of the best form in the race.